If an Alaska police officer pulls you over at a traffic stop and asks you to step out of your vehicle, you can logically assume that you are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. The officer might ask you to take a special eye test, known as the...
In September of this year, Alaska police received a call after a body was discovered on a walking trail. Numerous people who spoke with investigators stated that they had seen a particular man in the area, not long before the body was found. The man in question was...
Many families in Alaska are gearing up for the 2022 holiday season. In households where a divorce has recently taken place, this year's festivities may be somewhat stressful, as the parents and children do their best to adapt to a new lifestyle. Nothing can ruin the...
An ongoing legal entanglement has been decided in favor of an Alaska worker who was injured on the job. The case went all the way to the state's Supreme Court, which ultimately upheld a lower court ruling. Several entities tried to convince the court that the man...
Alaska, like many states, regulates what types of animals may be kept as pets. Regulations also address whether certain animals can be released into the wild. For instance, in some cases, certain animals can be kept as pets if they’re not released into the wild. But...
If spouses are constantly struggling to resolve problems in their marriage, one or both may feel that it is no longer worth the fight. This kind of turning point occurs in many Alaska households, as well as in marriages throughout the country. If a spouse determines...
If you will be negotiating a settlement through the Alaska family court system before this year comes to a close, you no doubt have numerous financial issues on your mind. Especially if you are a parent, it is only natural to be concerned about your children's...
Investigators in Juneau say they received information from whistleblowers regarding alleged crimes that were taking place in a hospital there. The information was enough to compel hospital officials to request an investigation. This led to a senior-level employee's...
Law enforcement authorities in Alaska often receive reports of stolen vehicles, but that does not necessarily mean that every report turns out to be true. When police get such calls, they typically document the information. If a police officer makes a traffic stop and...
The construction industry ranks high on lists that feature the “most dangerous jobs” in America. Certain locations or types of work can increase the risk that Alaska construction workers encounter every day. For instance, work zones located alongside highways are...
